To wed or not to wed

The views on marriage in the story “Marriage Is A Private Affair,’ are very much seen as old fashioned in our society today. And it is a rare thing that parents are consulted when it comes times for a guy or girl to choose their mate. In some homes, a teen can go on a date or two with another without having even met the parents first. My parent’s views and the views presented in this story are different from one another, but to some degree there is a similarity. I don’t believe my parents would ever try and force me to marry a person that they knew I did not like or could not love. I know that my parents have my best interest in mind and they only want what is best for me. I’m sure that they know that an unhappy marriage would bring much sorrow and misery in my life. Although I’m an adult I do consult my parents on such matters. My parents have been married for over 26 years, which to me is a big deal since there are such high divorce rates in America today. So being that my parents have so many other people beat out there, I think it wise that I listen to their advice. To have been happily married for such a long time, they must be doing something right, and it would be foolish of me not to listen and pay attention to what it is that they have to say. I believe that there are several types of men that would be hard for my parents to accept that I marry. I think that one of the top things would be to marry someone outside of my faith (not that I would plan on doing that anyway). Please don’t get me confused. I don’t have a problem with people practicing their other religions, and neither do my parents. But great difficulties would arise if I were to marry someone outside of my faith. If a person takes it seriously, one’s faith or religion is a great part of who they are, and I take the words of the bible to heart. “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” Amos 3:3. So I could definitely see that being difficult for my parents to accept. But besides that, there are many other qualities my parents would have an issue with. I could see them having a great issue with any man that would be overbearing. I know that I, and I’m sure my parents as well, would have a hard time seeing a truly happy marriage that were in a situation like that. But even if I were to do something like that, I’m pretty sure my parents wouldn’t disown me like that man in the story. Overall, we have become quite the independent generation when it comes to things like this. But if one has parents, I think it would be wise for the daughter or son to speak with them on such matters. It may be that the parents can see things in a person that we may not see yet.